Our Team
Meet the people building Cognius.
Meet the people building Cognius.
Chief Executive Officer
Tomas is a technology executive with a deep background in building products and platforms at scale. He previously served as co-founder and CTO at EverQuote, where he owned technical vision after previously leading engineering and platform roles after starting his career as a system administrator at MIT Media Lab.
Executive Vice President of Analytics
Darryl leads analytics and strategic projects with deep experience across online marketing, consumer growth, and team-building from his years at EverQuote. A former Cogo Labs analytics leader, he brings a data-first approach and has been recognized for leadership, DEI focus, and scaling high-impact growth initiatives.
Chief Technology Officer
Joe brings deep AI/ML expertise and a track record of scaling high-growth internet technologies. An MIT Master of Engineering graduate, he has led multiple successful company exits across search, marketing, fraud detection, and SaaS. He partners with engineering teams to strengthen architectural decisions and adopt new technologies with speed and reliability.
Vice President of Analytics
Mike is a seasoned analytics leader who has grown with Cognius from the ground up, progressing from Senior Quantitative Analyst to VP of Analytics. He drives value through data analysis and data-driven marketing strategies, with deep expertise in business transformation and scaling high-growth startups. Before Cognius, he worked in technical services at Epic.
Chief Administrative Officer
Kelly is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in operations, customer service, and business development. She leads comprehensive business operations and drives organizational growth through strategic initiatives. She holds a BS in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach.
Vice President of Finance
Sayantan is a finance executive with expertise in financial planning, accounting, capital strategy, and revenue operations. He holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and previously held finance roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance and PwC.
Managing Director - SmarterTravel Thailand
Raphael is an experienced Operating Partner who specializes in stabilizing execution and redesigning operating models for US and European startups expanding into APAC. With a background in senior leadership at Booking Holdings, Agoda, and Omise, he focuses on restoring delivery predictability and strategic clarity for founders and boards.
SVP Technology - SmarterTravel Thailand
Pete is a technology leader specializing in building engineering cultures and automating for massive scale. With over a decade at Agoda, he has led large-scale platform transformations and remains a hands-on expert in cloud infrastructure and high-throughput systems. He is dedicated to mentoring and scaling high-performing engineering teams across international hubs.
Vice President, Commercial
Mike is a commercial leader with deep experience in advertising sales, brand partnerships, and business development. He previously served as Global VP of Advertising Sales at TripAdvisor and brings a versatile background spanning the travel and technology sectors.
Vice President of Marketing & Brand
Paul is a growth-oriented and award-winning creative marketer with extensive agency and startup experience. He leads marketing and brand strategy, bringing a track record of building brand identity and activating diverse teams to drive results at companies such as LogMeIn and Circle.
Director of Product & Analytics
Thomas is a product and analytics leader with expertise in data science and data-driven decision-making. He holds a Master's degree from the University of Washington and brings a strong analytical foundation to product strategy, helping drive growth through rigorous experimentation and insight.
Distinguished Software Engineer, AI
Kevin is a software engineer specializing in AI with deep technical expertise built over a long career in software development. An MIT graduate, he has worked across education technology, enterprise software, and data engineering before bringing his skills to the team.
Product Manager
Kyle is a data-obsessed product manager focused on building products that make a difference. He brings experience in data-driven product development and user growth, helping shape consumer-facing experiences across the organization.
Manager of Data Analytics
Nancy brings a human approach to technical challenges, combining a background in arts and engineering. She leads opportunity-identifying analytics projects, coordinates cross-vertical growth initiatives, and builds self-service dashboards that drive strategic decision-making. She holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.
Senior Product Manager
Cliff is a dynamic and analytical product management leader with over 10 years of experience, including roles at Staples. He combines strong interpersonal skills with technical knowledge to drive product strategy and delivery.
Account Manager
Samantha is a travel enthusiast and account manager with experience in the travel and hospitality sectors. A San Francisco State University graduate, she brings a passion for travel and strong client relationship skills to the team.
Content Operations Specialist
Michael oversees email quality assurance, template debugging, and content delivery across multiple editorial brands. He brings a detail-oriented approach to ensuring consistent, high-quality content operations.
Technical Advisor
Tyler is a technical advisor with experience spanning commerce, consulting, and marketing technology. He previously held roles at Momentum Commerce and EverQuote, and holds a Master of Music from UMass Amherst.